The Year for Consecrated Life

“Show everyone that to follow Christ and to put His Gospel into practice fills your hearts with happiness.” – Pope Francis

Help spread the love and joy of the Catholic Faith as you teach your students about the year that celebrates a call to religious service. The Year for Consecrated Life, dedicated by Pope Francis, helps to promote and raise awareness for religious vocations. It started on the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 30, 2014 and runs until the World Day of Consecrated Life on Feb. 2, 2016.

Throughout this special time, you can use some of the resources provided below to help answer Pope Francis’ call to “Wake the World” to the beauty of religious vocations and to show it with joy.

My Pastor Leads Me to Jesus Paper Medallion
Encourage Catholic Children to Learn that the Church Helps Us to Follow Jesus.
Help young children to remember that the job of the pastor is to lead and guide his parish in following Jesus Christ. It is inspired by Christ's teaching that He is...

I'm on a Mission Wristband
Encourage Children to Learn About Christ's Public Ministry.
By using these colorful paper wristbands, children are reminded that we can all be disciples on a mission for Jesus based on Matthew 4:12-23. To use this printable, cut apart the bands...

I Will Do My Best Coloring Sheet
Help Young Catholics Learn to Be Magnanimous.
This coloring sheet features a chunky font and a cute graphic that is sure to resonate with children. It can help youngsters learn that greatness can be found in both big and little things, when done very...

I Will Do My Best Poster
Help Reinforce the Virtue of Magnanimity.
Decorate your classroom or teaching area with this poster that helps young Catholics discover that greatness can be found in both big and little things, when done very well.
Age: Any
Focus: Virtue Study
Theme:...

Norbertine Color By Number Worksheet
Introduce Young Catholics to the Norbertine Order.
Encourage children to develop their coloring and fine motor skills as they decorate a shield of the Norbertines. Two colors are used in this activity.
Age: Elem+
Focus: Art, fine motor skills
Theme: Norbertine...

St. Norbert Printable Saint Trading Card
Teach Young Catholics About St. Norbert.
Help children learn about this Saint, who was not only established the order of the Norbertines but had a great love for the Blessed Sacrament.
This printable sheet offers four identical cards on the page. Simply...

Those Who Are First Must Be Willing to Serve Others Poster
Help Children to Understand That Those Who Are First Must Be Last and Servant of All.
Decorate your classroom or teaching area with this poster that helps children discover that being first means serving others.
This resource may be useful when studying...

God Calls Each of Us to Serve Him Crossword Puzzle
Focus on Serving God.
Encourage your students to review or understand that God calls each of us to serve Him in a special way based on Matthew 22:1-14. Learners may read the Scripture passage suggested to more easily solve some of the clues in...

God Wants Us to Lead Others to Christ Crossword Puzzle
We Are All Called to Discipleship.
Encourage your students to review or learn about God's call for us to lead others to Christ by completing this crossword puzzle based on John 1:35-42. Learners may read the Scripture passage suggested to more...